From a quaint small town to a big metropolis, Bangalore has seen a vast transformation. However, there are some corners, tucked away in the past, that still resist the changes of time and pace.

Forget the spoons and forks; use your fingers to savour the best idlys and dosas in the city, with the twang of chutney and the sweet & spicy lentil sambhar.

One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Bangalore, Basavanagudi was once home to some of the brightest minds of Karnataka - writers, thinkers, theatre artists and others. Today, the busy streets of Basavanagudi still have among them the restaurants these luminaries ate in. In fact, several of these eateries are cultural institutions in themselves.

Join us, as we tell you delectable tales of local history, urban myths and anecdotes as you sample slices of Karnataka at places that vary from hole-in-the-wall outlets to fancy restaurants.